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Example Question #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Integrate
Propensity
Ramp
Fanciful
Consecration
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Conspiracy
Evolution
Festival
Disaster
Crash
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Grace
Legality
Intelligence
Indifference
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #1264 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Art
Mammal
Extinction
Politics
Trick
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #1265 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Contentment
Construction
Conflict
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #1266 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Effort
Offense
Candor
Courage
Trickery
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #1267 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Bewilderment
Tantrum
Intelligence
Sustinence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #1268 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Talent
Tendency
Intelligence
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #1269 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Mistake
Plan
Idiosyncrasy
Particle
Wrinkle
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
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